A Truly Accessible Hotel in Texas, Hilton’s ‘Lion King’ Room on Broadway, and Other Hotel News You Missed

Don’t ask me why, but August is flying by and September is knocking on the door—and even though summer is technically still a few weeks away, I’m already dreading the end of it. It’s been a great summer for me, with travel, friends, and family. This month has also been filled with hotel news, including a few fun ones you might have missed.

In late August, Hyatt announced its plans buys the stylish Standard International hotel brand for $335 million. Marriott also made waves with the announcement that the company would Launching Partnership with Sondera short-term rental company that offers apartment-style accommodations in major cities.

We also saw the opening of two different hotels on our list. The most exciting hotel openings of 2024: female St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in Florida and Graduated from Princeton in New Jersey.

Marriott lands in South Australia

Those visiting Australia — specifically South Australia — can finally redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for hotel stays, as the first Marriott in the state has opened in Adelaide. Housed in the 150-year-old Adelaide General Post Office building (with a shiny new tower), the hotel features 285 rooms, including 12 suites, along with a restaurant, bar, and even an indoor pool. The hotel marks Marriott International’s 600th property in Asia-Pacific (excluding China), with another 400 under construction.

‘The Lion King’ is taking over the Hilton New York Times Square

“The Lion King” has long been one of the most beloved shows on Broadway. Now, fans of the musical can spend the night in a suite decorated from top to bottom with a “Lion King” theme and memorabilia from the show, such as stage fabrics and drawings of various costumes.

Designed by Devin Sparkles Design, the Royal Suite in “The Lion King” is part of a larger package that includes two drinks (a Hakuna Manhattan or a Serengeti Sunrise mocktail), a wake-up call from Rafiki (played by Tshidi Manye), Simba-themed s’mores cookies, show-inspired goodies, breakfast at the hotel and access to special rates for premium seating at “The Lion King” on Broadway.

Suite rates start at $500 per night and can be booked online by emailing [email protected] or calling (212) 913-9488.

Good news for IHG Loyalties favorite person Orlando’s thrills and entertainment! The city will get an InterContinental hotel. Scheduled to open in 2028, the InterContinental Orlando will feature 700 rooms, five restaurants and bars, a 15,000-square-foot wellness area and a Club InterContinental Lounge, all located on International Drive and close to major theme parks.

Orlando has a lot to look forward to in the next few years, starting with the opening of new Epic Universe theme park and Universal Helios Grand Hotel, which will has private entrance to the park. At Walt Disney World, new attractions coming soon include new lands at various parks centered around “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” famous Disney villains, “Zootopia” and more.

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A Beloved European Escape Turns into a Four Seasons

More than 100 rooms spread across 100 acres on the Spanish island of Mallorca make up Four Seasons’ latest trick: the Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor. Set next to a working vineyard on land dating back to 1929, this Four Seasons combines the island’s natural beauty with the brand’s legendary service to create a seasonal resort experience that includes a pop-up spa, multiple bars and restaurants, and days spent relaxing by the pool, snorkeling, or hiking to take in the views. Open through October, guests can now enjoy a 15% discount on stays of two nights or more.

The resort will reopen next year in March.

A new hotel in Texas will be ‘super-suitable’ for travelers with every need

As someone who frequently travels with a loved one in a wheelchair, I can tell you firsthand how frustrating hotel stays can be. Morgan’s WonderlandA San Antonio theme park created to provide a place for disabled and non-disabled visitors to enjoy themselves is opening a new hotel designed specifically for accessibility needs. The hotel will have staff dedicated to assisting people with disabilities and trained in disability etiquette, provide special accommodations for those with specific hearing, vision, and physical needs, and even cater to the aging population.

“This is definitely going to be a hotel for everyone, including those with special needs, who will feel more included, valued and fulfilled in the future,” said Gordon Hartman, founder of the theme park, which is named after and inspired by his daughter and is scheduled to open in 2026.

And to make the hotel even more appealing, it seems like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott are all vying to get their names on the hotel, meaning that when the Morgan Hotel opens, points and miles enthusiasts will have an incredibly convenient hotel to earn or use points at.